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  A Grand Monday: Audi A6 23 Mar 2015 (News)
  There’s some service history, which shows the car has had new spark plugs, air filter, belts, oil, coolant and brake fluid. It’s also had a new thermostat (we’d suspect a heating issue and want to know how serious this was). New tyres, discs and pads (front) have also been recently fitted. Bodywise, the paint looks good – although there is a mark on the rear bumper and the nearside door.
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  Lexus recalls 759,000 cars 17 Oct 2014 (News)
  This latest recall is part of a wider recall of 1.67 million cars worldwide by Toyota, including more than 1 million in Japan alone, most relating to a faulty master brake cylinder. But that number is dwarfed by the 6.4 million cars that the Japanese company voluntarily recalled in April this year, followed by a further 2.3 million in June. As with this latest recall, however, no accidents or injuries were reported as a result of the relevant faults.
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  Mini and Studebaker top the lots in Dorchester 24 Feb 2014 (News)
  And for more modern tastes, a 1969 Austin Mini Cooper 1000 Mk II which, although barn-stored for 20 years, has retained its original braking system and running gear, so will offer a Mini enthusiast an exciting and worthwhile project. For more information, visit www.dvca.co.uk .
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  Preview: Bonhams classic car auction, Beaulieu, 8 September 5 Sep 2013 (News)
  The Super Sports has enjoyed something of an interesting life - it was was exported when new to Argentina, and had a unique four-seater touring body fitted. Upgrades included upgrading the brakes with a vacuum servo in 1978 and rebuilding the engine with a new cylinder block in 1993, and new Arias forged pistons for more performance. It's a perfectly judged star lot for the Beaulieu sale.
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  Michelin Energy Saver Tyre is 'Which?' Best Buy 13 Apr 2012 (News)
  magazine, rated summer tyres in all main areas of performance including wet and dry handling and braking, external drive-by noise, fuel consumption and wear. The Michelin Energy Saver is the Company’s fourth generation of “green” car tyres which replaced the previous Energy range and is designed to improve fuel consumption, and thus reduce CO 2 emissions, by reducing rolling resistance.
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  Bosch Car Service launches online booking 4 Jul 2011 (News)
  Bosch Car Service has launched a new online booking system for drivers who want to book their vehicle in for servicing, MoTs and repairs such as replacing brake pads and discs, air conditioning recharging and cam belt replacement. Usefully, the new system also shows customers the cost they can expect to pay for each service they have booked. The Bosch Car Service network, which consists of over 500 independent garages across the UK, was set up  in 2003 to provide motorists with alternative, high-quality vehicle servicing and repair.
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  Expensive Sports Seats for 500 and Grande Punto Abarth 11 Jun 2009 (News)
  Matching all the features of top sportscar seats, the ‘Abarth Corse by Sabelt’ is light, strong, comfortable and highly efficient in retaining body control under cornering, braking and acceleration forces, thanks to its mono-layer padding containment bands. The forward-tipping seatback comprises a headrest with slit for a full multi-point safety harness. Available in two versions – Frau black leather with fretworked black Alcantara, or black "F1" technical fabric – the seats are finished with red thread seams, a distinctive embroidered Abarth name, and the Scorpion Logo on the backrest tilt wheel.
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  £140 TRACK DAY DEAL AT CASTLE COMBE 31 May 2008 (News)
  Instructors are on hand all day long, and are happy to assist and advise you on the correct lines, braking and turn-in points, to make your day as safe as possible. For full details on all Castle Combe Circuit events, please contact: Emma Burns Tel: 01249 782417 Email: emma@castlecombecircuit.co.uk Website: www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk
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  HOW TO PREVENT SUSPENSION BOTTOMING OUT 6 Mar 2008 (News)
  Serious road accident are caused by motorists driving with their rear suspension ‘bottoming out’ resulting in a loss of steering control, ineffective braking and raised headlights that blind oncoming drivers – now there is a simple solution. Motorists who tow, tradesmen’s vans and vehicles with a low suspension can suffer badly.
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  National Distribution for Grey Import Parts 21 Feb 2006 (News)
  Over five million parts are available under the Blue Print brand for all Japanese vehicles. Routine service parts are available as well as all the wear and tear parts such as brake discs, pads and steering joints. The range is massive. Mail order specialist www.carparts-direct.co.uk supplies the range throughout the UK, overnight direct to the motorist’s door.
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  New Micra Prices Announced 14 Nov 2002 (News)
  All new Micras come with twin airbags, electric power steering, CD player, electric windows, remote central locking, ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution and Nissan Brake Assist, a huge 13 litre glovebox and, of course, chain-cam petrol engines. The range starts with the 65PS 1.0E at £7,495 for the 3-door or £7,995 for the 5-door. £7,995 also buys an 80PS 1.2S 3-door, which has side airbags, three adjustable rear head restraints, driver's seat height-adjustment and 60/40 split folding rear seat which also slides to give more rear legroom at the expense of luggage space or vice versa.
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  153mph Golf R32 Here October at £22,340 18 Aug 2002 (News)
  From idle to the red line, it produces a distinctive engine note. Visual cues include new front and rear bumpers, side sills, blue brake callipers and imposing 18-inch ‘Aristo’ alloy wheels, while silver ‘R32’ badges take pride of place on the grille and tailgate. Inside, aluminium trim, sports seats with integrated backrests and extensive use of the ‘R’ (or ‘Racing’) logo add further visual distinction.
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  Mixed Reviews of New MINI 23 May 2001 (News)
  George Fowler ('Motormouth' of The Daily Star) gave the car a rave review, particularly praising the brakes. Peter Hall of 'The Daily Telegraph' gives his verdict of the new MINI on Saturday when The Telegraph Motoring will be largely devoted to Minis, including Tony Anchors amazing Mini Thatched Cottage.
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  Two More New Models from Hyundai 9 Mar 2001 (News)
  Engine options will be a 2.5 litre petrol, a 3.5 litre V6 petrol and a 2.9 litre common-rail turbodiesel. Standard equipment will include ABS with electronic brake force distribution, driver and passenger airbags, variable ratio steering; the option of manual or automatic transmission; and the option of either part-time four-wheel-drive with electric shift transfer or full-time four-wheel-drive.
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  Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 6-6-2015 6 Jun 2015 (News)
  Check out what to look out for in the Ford Mondeo Mk III entry in  /carbycar   Roller coaster My 2014 Vauxhall Astra recently rolled down my street with the hand brake up and collided with my neighbour’s car. The garage at which my car is being repaired says my hand brake and brakes are fine. My insurance company is charging me my excess and is taking 2 years off my no claims.
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  Used van buying guide: Mercedes-Benz Vito 2003-2015 22 Nov 2019 (News)
  A diagnostic inspection will cost about £60, showing any error codes and potential problems. A replacement clutch fitted will cost about £450, front brake pads around £100, rears £100 also. Add a set of discs on each axle and you’ll roughly double the cost of the brake service. A new alternator will cost around £360 fitted, and a new battery about £100 fitted.
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  Nokian Weatherproof Wins Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test 3 Nov 2015 (News)
  The All-Weather tyre of the world’s leading winter tyre specialist reaches the highest score on slush. “Highest safety with aquaplaning, short braking distances, good wet grip, safe driving properties” – that is the outstanding rating of Auto Zeitung in its all-season tyre test for Nokian Weatherproof All-Weather tyre in the wet.  “Exact steering, reliable driving behaviour – that makes the Nokian fast”.
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  Fixed Price Servicing for SEATs 25 Nov 2011 (News)
  That's why SEAT is also introducing transparent fixed prices on a range of maintenance jobs for SEAT models aged between three and ten years. Air conditioning service (£69), brake pad replacement (£99), cambelt change (£299), even alloy wheel refurbishment (£59) - they're all now offered at easy-to-understand fixed prices at participating SEAT dealerships nationwide. SEAT has even created an annual budget planner, to help drivers set aside a suitable sum for routine vehicle maintenance.
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  New Volkswagen Golf GTI revealed 27 Feb 2020 (News)
  It features all the hallmarks of a GTI: a honeycomb grille, a perforated leather steering wheel and red brake calipers. 17-inch alloy wheels are standard (18- and 19-inch are available as optional extras), while the interior gets the GTI's trademark tartan bucket seats. There's also a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel, featuring bespoke GTI graphics.
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  Drivers over 50 say car makers are 'out of touch with reality' 20 Feb 2020 (News)
  >>> Government urged to cut drink-drive limit Those questioned ranked reliability, price and safety as their most important considerations in new cars, while features like lane assist and automatic braking were at the bottom of the list. While senior motorists across the UK agreed that they miss ignition keys and CD players, those in Wales also said they wanted to see a return of manual window winders.